RPN TFT Community Recovery

Bargaining Unit: OPSEU Para

Status: Full Time TEMPORARY

Department: Community Recovery

Site: Lodge on Dawson

Shifts: Days/Nights including weekends (12 hour rotation)

Rate of Pay: $30.53 - $30.92
per hour

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for clinical services to clients residing at St. Joseph's Care Group under the Home for Good Provincial Housing Initiative partnership located on Dawson Road. This position works in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment teams. The RPN will provide ongoing, non-judgemental clinical support and treatment to marginalized individuals struggling with mental health, addictions and homelessness.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Experience working in addictions/mental health treatment as a member of a multidisciplinary team is required
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of concurrent disorders and associated treatment modalities
Knowledge, skills and experience in assessment, treatment and rehabilitiation, crisis management, advocacy and principles of psychosocial rehab

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication (verbal, non-verbal, written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships, working collaboratively with registered nurses and an interprofessional team
Ability to work independently, interdependently, and participate as a contributing member of a team to meet program goals and objectives
Advanced critical thinking skills, inlcuding problem-solving and decision-making activtities
Abiity to prioritize and organize workload effeciently and accurately
Demonstrated regular attendance at work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certificates
Valid Class G driver's license and adequate insurance

This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded. St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.